US President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind another embattled far-right European leader, backing Marine Le Pen after French presidential hopeful was convicted of embezzlement and barred from political office.

President Donald Trump on Thursday defended embattled French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, arguing the “witch hunt” against her is yet another instance of critics in Europe using “lawfare” to quash free speech and censor political opposition.

The President of the United States heats up the Sunday mobilization with one of his inflammatory messages. Donald Trump has decided to heat up the rally in support of Marine Le Pen, scheduled for this Sunday in Paris,